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NerdwalletNRDS -1.33%77 Buyback Yield % is 25.39 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 1334% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates NRDS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 221 Interactive Media companies, Nerdwallet ranks better than 98.64% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NRDS vs CARS, MAX, TRVG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nerdwallet Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nerdwallet (NRDS) has a Buyback Yield % of 25.39 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. This is 1334% above median its historical median of 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #3 out of 221 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nerdwallet's current Buyback Yield % of 25.39 is 1334% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. The Interactive Media industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Nerdwallet's value of 25.39 is 126850% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #3 out of 221 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nerdwallet has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nerdwallet's Buyback Yield % compare to CARS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #3 out of 221 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nerdwallet in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Nerdwallet's value of 25.39 is 126850% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Nerdwallet has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.02, based on 221 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nerdwallet's current Buyback Yield % of 25.39 is 126850% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nerdwallet's current Buyback Yield % is 25.39, which is 1334% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nerdwallet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet (NRDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $9.64 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 25.39, which is 1334% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 126850% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.02. Nerdwallet's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nerdwallet (NRDS), the current Buyback Yield % is 25.39 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nerdwallet (NRDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.64 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
GuruFocus considers Nerdwallet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NRDS:
Buyback Yield %: 25.39 (1334% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $9.64 (38.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126850% above the Interactive Media median (#3 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nerdwallet Inc is a company that provides consumer-driven advice about personal finance through its platform by connecting individuals and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with providers of financial products. The Company's platform comprises three primary components: Editorial and Content Publishing, Marketplace and Referral Services, and Financial Services. It operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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